A Mismatch in Philanthropic Interest and Support
Donors say that organizational governance and competence are critical factors in determining where their grants flow. So why aren’t they putting their money where their mouths are?
Measurement & Evaluation - Most Popular
New ways to measure and evaluate the impact an organization’s work has on society (more)
Can Measures Change the World?
Our ability to track and report is accelerating, resulting in a proliferation of measures. It’s time to focus more effort on understanding how those measures can be used to change complex social systems.
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A New Model for CSR
How Canada’s largest bank is reimagining the role of corporations in society.
Filling Essential Gaps in Nonprofit Leadership
New research shows that most nonprofits fall short in important areas of performance. But stakeholders who operate at a systems level can do a lot to help solve this problem.
Understanding ‘Equal Pay’ and How to Achieve It
Three common ways the pay gap is measured, what leading companies are doing about it, and the best strategies to consider today.
The Unexamined Algorithm Is Not Worth Using
Why nonprofits need to evaluate the ethics of their algorithms.
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Data On Purpose | Do Good Data: Prediction vs Bias
Is it possible to use data to make predictions without enforcing existing biases?
Scaling Science
A new approach to scaling is needed in which the goal is scaling up social impact for public good. Open access to this article is made possible by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Creating a Policy Index for the Arts
The National Arts Index established a quantitative measure for arts vitality in the United States that aided public discussion by policy makers and the arts community. In the era of big data, what can we learn from its creation and impact?